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Sprains

The symptoms of a sprain are almost exactly the same as that of a broken bone.  When in doubt, sprains should be treated the same as broken bones.  The most common symptoms are:

• pain
• swelling
• bruising
• inability to move
• inability to bear weight on the joint

It is not necessary to have all of the symptoms of a sprain in order for the joint to be injured.

 ·  it has severe pain

·  victim unable to put any weight on it

·  it looks different than uninjured joint (swelling doesn't count)

·  victim can't move it

·  victim can't walk more than four steps on it

·  there is numbness in any part of it

·  redness or red streaks spread out from the injury. 

·  it has been sprained several times before

·  there is pain, swelling, or redness over a bony part of your foot.

 Use the RICE method to treat the sprain. 

• Rest the sprained joint by not placing weight on it.  Use a cane or crutch on the uninjured side to lean away from the injury. 
• Ice the sprain with an ice pack. 
• Compress the sprain with an elastic bandage.  Ask a healthcare provider to show you how to properly apply an elastic bandage. 
• Elevate the sprain above the level of the heart as often as possible during the first 48 hours. 

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